Press Releases

SCHAKOWSKY: DEMOCRATS OFFERING SENIORS A QUALITY, AFFORDABLE, AND COMPREHENSIVE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT UNDER MEDICARE. FAMILIES USA STUDY FOUND PRICES FOR 50 RX DRUGS MOST COMMONLY USED BY SENIORS ROSE THREE TIMES FASTER THAN INFLATION
June 24, 2002
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JUNE 24, 2002

SCHAKOWSKY: DEMOCRATS OFFERING SENIORS A QUALITY, AFFORDABLE, AND COMPREHENSIVE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT UNDER MEDICARE

FAMILIES USA STUDY FOUND PRICES FOR 50 RX DRUGS MOST COMMONLY USED BY SENIORS ROSE THREE TIMES
FASTER THAN INFLATION

HOMELAND SECURITY DIRECTOR RIDGE AGREES WITH SCHAKOWSKY POTASSIUM IODIDE PILLS PROVIDE SOME PROTECTION TO CITIZENS ILLINOIS REFUSES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OFFER OF FREE PILLS THAT COULD SAVE LIVES IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR ATTACK ON NUCLEAR FACILITIES
June 20, 2002
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JUNE 20, 2002

HOMELAND SECURITY DIRECTOR RIDGE AGREES WITH SCHAKOWSKY - POTASSIUM IODIDE PILLS PROVIDE "SOME PROTECTION TO CITIZENS"

ILLINOIS REFUSES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OFFER OF FREE PILLS THAT COULD SAVE LIVES IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR ATTACK
ON NUCLEAR FACILITIES

SCHAKOWSKY STATEMENT DURING HOMELAND SECURITY DIRECTOR RIDGE APPEARANCE BEFORE GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE CONGRESS HAS DUTY TO ASK TOUGH QUESTIONS AND DEMAND SATISFACTORY RESPONSES WHILE REVIEWING PRESIDENTS PROPOSAL TO CREATE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECU
June 20, 2002
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JUNE 20, 2002

SCHAKOWSKY STATEMENT DURING HOMELAND SECURITY DIRECTOR RIDGE APPEARANCE BEFORE GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE

"CONGRESS HAS DUTY TO ASK TOUGH QUESTIONS AND DEMAND SATISFACTORY RESPONSES WHILE REVIEWING PRESIDENT'S PROPOSAL TO CREATE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"

SCHAKOWSKY EXAMINES IMPACT NEW HOMELAND SECURITY DEPARTMENT MAY HAVE ON CRITICAL, NON-SECURITY FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
June 17, 2002
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JUNE 17, 2002

SCHAKOWSKY EXAMINES IMPACT NEW HOMELAND SECURITY DEPARTMENT MAY HAVE ON CRITICAL, NON-SECURITY
FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
SCHAKOWSKY RAISES CONCERNS REGARDING FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF MEDICAID
June 13, 2002
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JUNE 13, 2002

SCHAKOWSKY RAISES CONCERNS REGARDING FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF MEDICAID

WASHINGTON, D.C. - During a House Government Efficiency Subcommittee hearing, Ranking member Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today expressed concern about the financial management of Medicaid. She said, "Every dollar of improper payment to a health care provider is a dollar that is not spent on those who most desperately need health care."

Below is the text of Schakowsky's opening statement.

SCHAKOWSKY SIGNS PETITION CALLING FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT www.fairdrugprices.org
June 12, 2002
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JUNE 12, 2002

SCHAKOWSKY SIGNS PETITION CALLING FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT

http://www.fairdrugprices.org/

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today signed an online petition, http://www.fairdrugprices.org/, calling for an affordable and voluntary prescription drug benefit through Medicare. House and Senate Democrats launched the petition at a news conference.

SCHAKOWSKY: DEMANDAMOS JUSTICIA FOR BRACEROS
June 12, 2002
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JUNE 12, 2002

SCHAKOWSKY: "DEMANDAMOS JUSTICIA FOR BRACEROS"
SCHAKOWSKY ADDRESSES FORUM ORGANIZED BY NATIONAL NETWORK TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
June 12, 2002
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JUNE 12, 2002

SCHAKOWSKY ADDRESSES FORUM ORGANIZED BY NATIONAL NETWORK
TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
SCHAKOWSKY CALLS ON SPEAKER HASTERT TO CONDEMN NORQUIST BLACKLIST PROJECT & THREATS MADE BY REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN DAVIS
June 11, 2002
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JUNE 11, 2002

SCHAKOWSKY CALLS ON SPEAKER HASTERT TO CONDEMN NORQUIST BLACKLIST PROJECT & THREATS MADE BY REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN DAVIS
SCHAKOWSKY ADDRESSES BRIEFING ON RUSHING TO FAILURE IN 2004: IS MISSILE DEFENSE TESTING ADEQUATE?
June 11, 2002
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June 11, 2002

SCHAKOWSKY ADDRESSES BRIEFING ON "RUSHING TO FAILURE IN 2004: IS MISSILE DEFENSE TESTING ADEQUATE?"